English for Specific Purposes at the School of Economics and Business at the University of LjubljanaŠtirn, Nika (Avtor) Burazer, Lara (Mentor) English for Specific Purposes (ESP)Business English (BE)SEB ULgrammar-vocabulary balancecourse developmentThis master’s thesis explores the current state of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana (SEB UL), with a particular focus on the English for Business and Economics 1 courses offered within two undergraduate programmes: the University Degree Programme in Business and Economics (UD) and the Professional Degree Programme in Business Administration (PD). The first part of the thesis presents a thorough theoretical overview of ESP as a field, including its historical development, pedagogical principles, and contemporary challenges. It also situates ESP within the Slovenian higher education context and outlines its implementation at SEB UL. The second, empirical part draws on data gathered through student and professor questionnaires, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses to examine perceptions of course difficulty, the grammar-vocabulary balance, adequacy of provided materials, and the overall course effectiveness. The findings indicate that students in both programmes consider the courses appropriately challenging and highly relevant to their future careers. Vocabulary is generally perceived as more prominent than grammar, with most students satisfied with the balance, though a notable minority did express a desire for additional grammar revision. Satisfaction with the provided materials was high across both programmes. Compared to their UD peers, PD students reported greater confidence in their preparedness for entering the job market, reflecting the practice-oriented nature of their programme. The professor’s insights corroborated the emphasis on business vocabulary and communicative competence, while also highlighting the potential benefit of more contact hours. Overall, the findings confirm that both English for Business and Economics 1 courses at SEB UL are generally well received, while also identifying areas for potential enhancement. Suggestions include increasing contact hours, introducing specialized ESP modules, additional grammar revision, and providing more opportunities for communicative practice. The thesis contributes to a better understanding of ESP provision at the tertiary level in Slovenia and provides a practical foundation for further course development.20252025-09-13 07:16:17Magistrsko delo/naloga173091VisID: 591375COBISS_ID: 253035523sl